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George Lucas Sold Star Wars: Retirement, Industry Shifts, and Legacy
Screen Rant
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August 1, 2025
In 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm to Disney for $4.05 billion. According to Disney CEO Bob Iger, the deal had been in the works for over a year; he first approached Lucas in May 2011, when he arranged a breakfast with the legendary filmmaker...
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Insider Monkey
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August 1, 2025
California Water Service Group (NYSE:CWT) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript July 31, 2025 California Water Service Group beats earnings expectations. Reported EPS is $0.708, expectations were $0.46. Operator: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for...
California imports Saudi gasoline for first time since 2022
The New Arab
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August 1, 2025
Three gasoline shipments totalling about 886,000 barrels from Saudi's Jubail Industrial Port have been discharged in recent months at Southern California's Olympus Terminals, according to Kpler [GETTY] Fuel importers in California have received...
Most Consumers See Sweepstakes Casinos as Gambling, AGA Finds in New Report
Casino Beats
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August 1, 2025
Written by Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev Chavdar Vasilev is a gambling news writer with several years of experience in the iGaming industry. He started creating promotional content but soon found he loved reporting on the industry itself. Since...
Intel's three senior executives to retire amid manufacturing shake up
ETHRWorld
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August 1, 2025
Intel also discussed changes to the technology development group, which is responsible for creating manufacturing processes, said two people briefed on the matter. Three senior executives in Intel's manufacturing operations are set to retire,...
Miss Chico and Miss Teen Chico to take part in the Miss California USA Pageant
KNVN - California
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CHICO, Calif. - Miss Chico Makayla Mellinger and Miss Teen Chico Gracie Yost are gearing up for the Miss California USA pageant. The event, part of the Miss Universe family, will take place at the Grand Hyatt in Indian Wells from Aug. 8 to 10....
PG&E Corporation (PCG) Launches $25M Innovation Fest to Tackle Energy, Wildfire Challenges
Yahoo Finance
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We recently compiled a list of 10 Cheap Utility Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. PG&E Corporation stands first on our list among the cheap utility stocks. PG&E Corporation (NYSE:PCG), serving about 16 million people across Northern and...
The Ultimate List of Finest AI Development Companies in California for 2025 by TopDevelopers.co
WhaTech
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August 1, 2025
TopDevelopers.co, a globally trusted B2B directory and research platform, is proud to announce its meticulously curated list of the Leading AI Development Companies in California for 2025. This prestigious list highlights the most innovative,...
California Moves Against State's Insurer of Last Resort Over Smoke Policies
Newsweek
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August 1, 2025
California regulators have announced legal action against the state's fire insurer of last resort, the FAIR Plan, over its systematic denial of smoke damage claims to hundreds of wildfire victims. On Thursday, the California Department of...
Can Driver-Facing Cameras Make Heavy Construction Trucks Safer?
Engineering News Record
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August 1, 2025
Silver Last February, a ready-mixed concrete truck driver driving on Interstate 60 in Mesa, Ariz., swerved to avoid a stopped vehicle in the road ahead of him—and steered right into a group of roadside workers clearing garbage and debris along the...
Alexander: Has sports’ embrace of the betting industry backfired?
Los Angeles Daily News - California
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August 1, 2025
The world according to Jim: • I had this thought a couple of days ago, while watching Derek Jeter in an ad for BetMGM – not only pitching their gambling services but doing so while referencing his Hall of Fame playing career: Anyone else of a...
San Francisco Tech CEO Accused of Abusing Google Tool to Hide Past
WebProNews
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July 31, 2025
In the shadowy corners of Silicon Valley, where reputation can make or break a career, a San Francisco-based tech executive has been accused of exploiting a vulnerability in Google’s search infrastructure to erase traces of his controversial...
USDA: California Had Highest Average Cropland Cash Rent in 2025
Progressive Farmer
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8. Nebraska, $226 an acre; $286 irrigated. 9. Idaho, $211 an acre; $284 irrigated. 10. Minnesota, $200 an acre; $224 irrigated. ** Here are the top 10 states by highest average cash rents for irrigated cropland: 1. California, $483 an acre. 2....
The 2025 Meetings Trendsetters Stoking the Fire in the Events Industry
Meetings Today
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Meetings Today's annual Meetings Trendsetters list recognizes 20 outstanding individuals who have made an outsized impact in the meetings, events, conventions and incentives industry. Our Meetings Trendsetters are chosen through nominations from...
State Farm Faces Wildfire Claims Controversy in California
Live Insurance News
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August 1, 2025
Insurance giant State Farm is facing increased scrutiny. Why? California’s Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has launched a full-blown investigation into the company’s handling of wildfire-related claims. And it’s not just about paperwork....
Consumer groups sue California to recoup compensation for fire insurance work
E&E News
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August 1, 2025
Two consumer advocacy groups sued California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on Tuesday for denying them compensation for their involvement in crafting new insurance rules aimed at keeping property insurers in the state. What happened: The...
Did Los Angeles approve a $30 minimum wage for hospitality workers? Here's what we know
MARCA
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July 31, 2025
The Los Angeles City Council approved an ordinance in May 2025 that establishes a gradual increase in the minimum wage for hotel and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) workers, with the goal of reaching $30 per hour by July 2028. The measure...
High-speed train zooming from LA to San Francisco in under 3 hours forces officials to sound the alarm after $4b setback
The U.S. Sun
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July 31, 2025
PLANS for a high-speed train in California that can zoom passengers from Los Angeles to San Francisco in under three hours are zooming ahead. Governor Gavin Newsom finalized plans for the project on Wednesday, but the future looks hazy. 2...
Gilbert Arenas speaks out following release after arrest for illegal gambling ring in his Los Angeles mansion: ‘They can’t hold me’
TheGrio
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July 31, 2025
Gilbert Arenas is celebrating his release a day after he was arrested for his connection with an illegal gambling ring in his Los Angeles mansion. On Wednesday, July 30, the 43-year-old former NBA star was arrested on federal charges of operating...
California incorporates climate modeling into property insurance
E&E News
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August 1, 2025
California’s Insurance Department took a significant step to stabilize the state’s property insurance market, which is staggering as insurers drop coverage due to wildfire risk. The department advanced a plan to let insurers charge premiums based...